Sign in Subscribe

MSU Exponent Contributor

Lawmakers vow war powers vote on Iran strikes

(The Center Square) – Lawmakers said they would force a Congressional vote on war with Iran after the U.S. and Israel launched strikes in the country on Saturday. U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ken., said he and Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., will work together to force the vote

U.S. Coast Guard is expanding its fleet, crew

(The Center Square) – Under President Donald Trump, the U.S. Coast Guard continues to break records. Through Force Design 2028, made possible through a surge of $25 billion in federal funds, the Coast Guard is implementing major structural reforms. It has established a Deployable Specialized Forces Command, is expanding training

Senate, House key leaders briefed ahead of strikes

(The Center Square) – The Gang of Eight was briefed ahead of the U.S.-Israeli joint strikes against Iran, according to House Speaker Mike Johnson. In a social media post Saturday morning, the Louisiana Republican said the eight members of Congress were briefed in detail earlier in the week by

Steele, Michael

Steele, Michael August 4, 1956 - February 24, 2026 DARBY - Michael J. "Mike" Steele, 69, of Darby passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at his home of natural causes. Services will be held at a later date. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.

Iran retaliates against American bases; State Department issues 'shelter in place'

(The Center Square) – The U.S. State Department is warning Americans across the Middle East to shelter in place until further notice, following U.S. strikes against Iran overnight, leading to retaliatory strikes throughout the region. In Manama, Bahrain, home of the headquarters for the U.S. Navy’s Fifth

ALEC urges states to adopt 'light-touch' AI regulation

(The Center Square) - The American Legislative Exchange Council called on state legislatures to embrace limited tax regulation and greater investment in artificial intelligence to facilitate effective government processes. The council released its AI policy toolkit calling for a “light-touch” policy approach to AI. “U.S. regulators risk jeopardizing A.

Bitterroot Valley news you may have missed this week

Here are some news stories from the Bitterroot Valley you may have missed this week... Owner of Corvallis assisted living facility accused of taking $25K from memory-care resident The owner of a Corvallis assisted living facility is facing accusations of exploitation after allegedly taking $25,000 from a resident